Bone Components

Question 1

what are the parts of the bones?

Answer 1

1. diaphysis
2. epiphysis
3. articular cartilage
4. epiphyseal plate
5. epiphyseal line

Question 2

describe diaphysis

Answer 2

central shaft of a long bone

Question 3

describe epiphysis

Answer 3

2 ends of a long bone

Question 4

describe articular cartilage

Answer 4

covers epiphysis where it articulates with another bone

Question 5

describe epiphyseal plate

Answer 5

cartilage b/w diaphysis and epiphysis

where bone grows

Question 6

describe epiphyseal line

Answer 6

mineralization of plate